Electrical Supervisor - Food processing Plant

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Electrical Supervisor for a meat processing facility in Dubai to maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems across production lines. You will support fast-paced FMCG operations, ensuring top equipment uptime and strict adherence to GMP, HACCP, and safety standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, motors, and control panels, plus knowledge of refrigeration systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in FMCG manufacturing.
• Mandatory meat processing or food manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, VFDs, HMI, electrical panels, sensors, and automation.
• Experience with packaging machines, conveyors, meat processing equipment, and refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and hygiene requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on electrical equipment and production lines.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in processing, packaging, refrigeration, and utility equipment.
• Maintain motors, drives, control panels, PLCs, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Support production teams by ensuring minimal downtime and rapid response to equipment failures.
• Perform electrical inspections and ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Assist in installation, modification, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Maintain refrigeration and cold storage electrical systems used in meat processing operations.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Record maintenance activities, repairs, and spare parts usage accurately.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Ensure proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures are followed when performing maintenance activities.

Skills

PLCs

VFDs

HMI systems

Electrical panels

Industrial automation

GMP/HACCP

LOTO

Meat processing

Tools

SCADA

Job description

The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and production machinery within a meat processing facility. The role ensures maximum equipment uptime, compliance with food safety standards, and adherence to health and safety regulations in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on electrical equipment and production lines.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in processing, packaging, refrigeration, and utility equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, drives, control panels, PLC systems, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Support production teams by ensuring minimal downtime and rapid response to equipment failures.
• Perform electrical inspections and ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Assist in the installation, modification, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Maintain refrigeration and cold storage electrical systems used in meat processing operations.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Record maintenance activities, repairs, and spare parts usage accurately.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Ensure proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures are followed when performing maintenance activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an Electrical Technician within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Mandatory experience in meat processing, poultry processing or food manufacturing facilities.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, VFDs, HMI systems, electrical panels, sensors, and industrial automation.
• Experience working with packaging machines, conveyors, meat processing equipment, and refrigeration systems.
• Understanding of food safety standards, GMP, HACCP, and hygiene requirements.